Azure Cyber Security Analyst

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd in Canberra is recruiting an Azure Cloud Security Analyst for a Federal Government department. You will monitor and improve Azure security posture, support configuration of critical SaaS security platforms, and develop blueprints, roadmaps and standards for Azure security services.

Applicants should have 5+ years in cloud security and proven enterprise Azure experience with CSPM/CNAPP, SIEM and threat-detection tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cloud security, cloud architecture, or cyber security operations.
• Proven experience securing Microsoft Azure environments at enterprise scale.
• Experience implementing & operating cloud security tooling, including CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM, & threat detection solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, & Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) & Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions, such as Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including threat modelling, threat hunting, risk assessment, vulnerability management, & incident response.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security concepts & secure CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in scripting & automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, KQL, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including ACSC ISM, Essential Eight, CIS Benchmarks, & DTA security patterns & blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Monitor & improve Azure cloud security posture, managing the technical configuration & support of critical SaaS security platforms.
• Develop & maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, & standards for Azure security services.
• Maintain security policies & standards.
• Work across multiple teams to drive the remediation of identified cloud security risks across diverse cloud operating models.
• Advise stakeholders on secure-by-design principles & Azure security capabilities.

Tools

CSPM

CNAPP

SIEM

Threat detection

Azure Entra ID

Defender for Cloud

Azure DevOps

Azure Policy

Prisma Cloud

Cortex Cloud

KQL

Job description

• Up to $148.81ph (contract) or $220k pa (permanent)
• Monitor & improve Azure cloud security posture

Our client, a major Federal Government department responsible for employment, workplace relations, skills and vocational education and training, require the services of a Azure Cloud Security Analyst.

Duties of the Azure Cloud Security Analyst

• Support the organisation's cloud security strategy & operations;
• Monitor & improve Azure cloud security posture, managing the technical configuration & support of critical SaaS security platforms;
• Develop & maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, & standards for Azure security services;
• Maintain security policies & standards;
• Work across multiple teams to drive the remediation of identified cloud security risks across diverse cloud operating models;
• Advise stakeholders on secure-by-design principles & Azure security capabilities.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cloud security, cloud architecture, or cyber security operations;
• Proven experience securing Microsoft Azure environments at enterprise scale;
• Experience implementing & operating cloud security tooling, including CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM, & threat detection solutions;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, & Azure DevOps;
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) & Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions, such as Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud;
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including threat modelling, threat hunting, risk assessment, vulnerability management, & incident response;
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security concepts & secure CI/CD practices;
• Proficiency in scripting & automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, KQL, or similar technologies;
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including ACSC ISM, Essential Eight, CIS Benchmarks, & Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) security patterns & blueprints;
• Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment is highly desirable;
• Experience supporting cloud governance, risk management, & compliance activities is desirable.

Please note that applications close on Wednesday the 4th of November 2026 at 11am.

We Value Diversity
The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.